If the washer has an f8 e1 error or lo fl error the door will be locked and the control will be unresponsive.
Maytag front load washing machine door locked.
This is a page about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer.
Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.
Maytag front load washer door locked at install.
I have a control lock on my front load washer.
If the front load washer is leaking the pump may be damaged.
The top panel will then pull straight back up and off.
Front load washing machines have several benefits.
Plug the appliance into a grounded 3 pronged outlet per the installation instructions.
When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed.
Reconnect power to washer plug in.
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Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.
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The control lock on bottom right is solid red.
The door should unlock after this is complete.
Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally.
It is flashing red door locked.
Run a drain and spin cycle.
If the washer does not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the appliance or disconnect power.
If you have unboxed your front load washer to find that the door is locked and you are unable to open it please review the following instructions.
If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power.
If not call for service.
If it still won t work then unplug the washer and remove the screws coming in from the back of the top panel.
If the washer was powered on before being connected to water the door may be locked and it may go into a drain mode.
You may also see an f8 e1 error code.
After plugging the washer in one of the following 3 events will happen.
Thank you for your inquiry.